The eye-catching green peridot is August’s birthstone. It lends colorful style to rings for any occasion. Shop handcrafted peridot rings for women and men with designs for every budget and look. Treat yourself to a prismatic peridot ring or give the gift of this gleaming jewelry. Shop silver and gold peridot rings today.
A peridot ring can add a lively pop of color to your everyday jewelry look. Peridots have a rating between 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale of hardness. This means they are tough, but not invulnerable. Peridot gemstones are tougher than softer gems like pearls, but you should still be careful when wearing a peridot ring.
Your peridot ring can be worn daily, however, some care should be taken when performing demanding or rougher tasks to prevent unwanted ring damage.
What is the meaning of peridot stone?
Peridot is the August birthstone, giving it instant symbolism for those with this birth month. Even if you don’t have a birthday in August, you can wear this kind of birthstone jewelry to celebrate a child’s birthday, your anniversary, personal accomplishments or any special events in August.
Peridot’s verdant colors give it additional meaning. Its bright green hue is often related to good health and balance. In ancient Egypt, the gorgeous green gem in peridot rings was believed to ward off evil spirits and nightmares. For centuries, peridot has been known as the gem of the sun, adding rich colors to rings for any occasion.
What are the benefits of peridot?
As peridot rings carry the crisp color of nature, the green stones are thought to offer healing, calming and anti-anxiety effects. Peridots add an animated glow to your collection, as the stone keeps its color day and night, gleaming beautifully under candle or starlight. Peridots are often referred to as the "evening emerald" because of this.
How do I find the right ring size?
You can use our printable or plastic measurers to find the right peridot ring size for yourself or a loved one.
Is peridot a birthstone?
Yes, peridot is the birthstone for August. But anyone with an appreciation for this green gem can wear a peridot ring, even those with other birth months.
What is the best way to clean peridot rings?
Peridot rings can be cleaned with gentle jewelry cleaning solutions or polishing cloths. You should avoid ultrasonic cleaners, steam cleaners or high temperatures.
How do you style peridot rings?
Silver and gold peridot rings can be worn in any style. Popular looks include ring stacking with peridot bands, wearing standalone cocktail rings with main peridot gems or even opting for unique wedding or engagement rings with peridots.
What designs are available?
At Blue Nile, we’re proud to offer a leading selection of peridot rings for women and men. Choose from solitaire peridot styles or colorful rings with peridots and diamonds. Explore our full selection to see our leading designs.
Are rings with peridot popular?
The green colors of peridot make it one of our most popular styles for birthstone rings. Though not as popular as other gems like emeralds, peridots are still a leading choice for colorful rings.
What are gemstone characteristics?
Gemstone qualities like clarity, cut and color all impact the beauty of a peridot ring. You can visit our gemstone guide to learn more about these elements of colorful stones.
